T2193 New Scout Patrol, 2017STRATEGIES & TACTICS

New Scout Patrol Mission

Develop high-performance patrols Each member competently performs Scoutcraft tasks Patrol effectively & efficiently camps to have more fun on outings

Train New Scouts in all Rank Scoutcraft Skills by Dec Court of Honor

Skipper’s Goals

Enable Scouts to not be a liability to themselves or others Gain competence in Scoutcraft skills before taking leadership

roles Avoid food-related illnesses

Accomplished by competently performing Scoutcraft skills developed while earning all ranks through 1st Class

1st Class Rank Advancement

Milestones Program Signature Authority High Achievers Serial Patrol Requirements Merit Badges Star Role of Parents

Scoutcraft Milestones

Scout EOM Mar 17

Tenderfoot 1 month after Summer Camp

2nd Class EOM Sep 17

1st Class Dec 17 Court of Honor

Star Select merit badges through end of Summer Camp 2018

Rank AdvancementProgram

Scheduled Advancement Activities for All Troop & Patrol Events Each Scoutcraft requirement formally taught once Some requirements are assigned to families

Relationship Management Drug Awareness Economics Physical Fitness Training Service Hours Invite Friends to Troop/Patrol Activities

Some non-Scoutcraft requirements managed after Dec Court of Honor Community Environmental Issues Responsibilities of Citizenship

Missed Scheduled Training Opportunity?

100% likely to happen for every Scout! Portion of Troop Outings used to make up missed opportunities

Patrol Leader’s responsibility to track progress for each Scout Records maintained in Scoutbook by Skipper (until Dec Court of Honor) Process overseen by Patrol’s other ASM: Mr. Brandon

Each Scout Responsible for their own progress Monitor Scoutbook w/ “Parent” Coordinate with Patrol Leader to demonstrate open requirements

Saturday Patrol meetings scheduled when necessary

Note: Until after Dec Court of Honor, Scout Handbooks are not marked!

Signature Authority Until December Court of Honor

Patrol Leader & Skipper only Delegates report completion

Advantages Patrol Leader, as recognized leader, performs his role Instructors perform their role as trainers Scoutcraft skill competency standards maintained High-performance patrol developed

Post Court of Honor Troop allows Scouts 2 ranks higher to sign off requirements

Star: Scout-2nd Class Life: Scout-1st Class

What Happens after Dec COH?

Current Year New Scout Patrol ASM Oversees Advancement through 1st Class for all Scouts Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)-Program Manages it

Informs Patrol Leaders for Activities at Patrol Level Coordinated Activities at Troop Level

High Achievers

Coordinate w Patrol Leader “outside” planned advancement activities Campouts, After Meetings, Off-Site Meetings, Other Outings

At least 1-2 Scouts per patrol doing this is desirable Patrol elects Patrol Leader from among their ranks in Dec No credit for leadership until 1st Class is earned

Help ensure Son stays engaged w Patrol for completed requirements!

Serial Patrol Requirements:1C Cooking and Gadget Lashing

1st Class Cooking Menu Planning Grocery List Purchasing Groceries Utensils List Preparing 3 Meals: 2 Cooked

Pioneering Construct a sturdy, useful camp gadget Use multiple knots and lashings

Serial Patrol Requirements

Obviously not group activities! Potential Bottleneck

1st Class Cooking & Gadget Making starts at Crossover Campout Same Patrol Menu used through Dec COH Pre-Trip Cook Creates Utensils List Grubmaster Prepares Grocery List Pre-Trip Cook & Grubmaster go shopping Pre-Trip and Camp Roles rotate every campout

Duty roster used to rotate cooking, fire prep, water handling, cleanup Two Scouts build camp gadget (Water Tower)

Merit Badges

Key to Future Rank Advancement but focus on Scoutcraft Skills First Star: 4 Eagle-Required, 2 Elective

First Scout Camp Eagle Required: Swimming Elective: Rifle Shooting or Archery, other fun ones as schedule allows

New Scout Program Eagle Required: First Aid Elective: Geocaching, Orienteering

Second Scout Camp Eagle Required: Camping, Environmental Science

Star

Patrol Strategy Enables Completing Star within 4-6 months 6 Merit Badges 4-Months Active Participation and Leadership

Buckskin Program at Summer Camp avoided New Scout program favors earning 4-5 merit badges at Summer Camp Swimming normally earned

First Aid earned during Troop Meetings Camping & Environmental Science MB encouraged for 2nd Summer

Camp 20 nights of camping should be complete by Summer Camp

Role of Parents

No (very few) Scouts make Eagle without . . . Parental Encouragement Parental Support

Parental Cheerleaders Needed Provide a performance mirror Look for opportunities to meet requirements Practice skills at home Relate how Scoutcraft skills are modified and used at home

Teach non-Scoutcraft skills at home

Top-Secret Methods for Parents

Play dumb to make Scout communicate Know answers before asking the questions

Refuse mono-syllable and catch phrases for answers Use 20 words for answers (goal ~12-20)

Let Scout know you will always ask what happened at the event

Don’t protect Scouts from “falling off logs”

Praise success, whisper secrets for better performance

1st Campout

Tonight, Boy Camping Essentials presented Sans 10 Essentials (added when trained to use them) One container Scout can carry

Box, Pillow Case, Drybag, Duffle Bag, Backpack, etc If Earned Whittling Chip as a Cub Scout

Bring Pocketknife Next Troop Meeting

Shakedown (add, subtract, modify contents) Crossover Campout: 17-19 Mar 17, Camp Thunder

What Do We Need for Camping?

For Camping Permission Slip w/ Paid Fee BSA Physical Form: Parts A & B

For Troop Membership BSA Youth Member Application

Adults

Parents & Campouts

Parents are always welcome and invited Part of the Adult Patrol

Functions Safety observers Two-deep leadership Behind-the-scenes magicians Transportation Cheerleaders

There are no “parents” during campouts. Boy Leaders are in charge Bite your tongue until it bleeds!

Patrol Formation

Need to form 2 Patrols from 3 Dens All I have is a list of names

One a piece of paper tonight, briefly tell me about . . . Symbiotic friendships Brother preferences Food allergies Special needs Dysfunctional relationships Other considerations

Patrol Communications

Usually Email Messages from Scoutbook References may be made to . . .

New Scout Blog Slideshare YouTube

Records Kept in Scoutbook Usually updated after Troop Meetings

Tonight

Provide Membership Application Physical Form (Parts A & B) Relationship Considerations Camping Permission Slips

Take Boys Camping Essentials List

Introduce yourself to each other